Boy name
Jakob name meaning
“heel-holder; one who follows”
Jakob means “heel-holder” or “one who follows” in the traditional interpretation of Hebrew Yaakov. It is a German and wider European form of that name. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it belongs to the same name family as folklorist Jacob Grimm.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,865
What does Jakob mean?
Heel-holder; one who follows
In Turkish: topuğu tutan; ardından gelen
Jakob is an alternative form of Jacob and shares its origin with Turkish Yakup. Its traditional interpretation refers to Jacob grasping Esau's heel at birth. The name also belongs to the family represented by Jacob Grimm, the German collector of folktales.
Origin of the name Jakob
Jakob is a German and other European form of Hebrew Yaakov. Its heel-related interpretation comes from the scriptural birth narrative; the ultimate etymology is not certain.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Jakob in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
How to pronounce Jakob
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒakob/ |
Is Jakob a boy’s name?
Yes, Jakob is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Jakob does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Jakob
Famous people named Jakob
- Jakob Neubauer · b. 1895
FAQ about the name Jakob
What is the meaning of Jakob?
Jakob means “heel-holder; one who follows”. Jakob is a German and other European form of Hebrew Yaakov. Its heel-related interpretation comes from the scriptural birth narrative; the ultimate etymology is not certain.
Is Jakob a boy’s name?
Yes, Jakob is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Jakob in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jakob nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Jakob?
Jakob is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jakob have?
Jakob has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jakob?
Jakob does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Jakob?
Notable people named Jakob include Jakob Neubauer.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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